Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

Professional Physical Therapy • Long Beach, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Physical Therapy is hiring an experienced Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week outpatient role in Long Beach, New York. The clinician will provide occupational therapy focused on upper-extremity function and functional performance, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver hands-on interventions, fabricate splints, educate patients, monitor outcomes, and maintain electronic health record documentation. The role also includes collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, clinicians, and support staff, and may involve guiding Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides.

The position is intended for experienced clinicians and is not intended for new graduates. The company describes structured onboarding and clinical support, paid national certifications and CHT support, continuing education, specialty pathways, and potential leadership and internal mobility opportunities. The stated base salary is $95,000–$115,000, with total compensation of $105,000–$125,000 based on benefits, bonuses, certifications, performance incentives, and experience.

Requirements

• Active or in-progress New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and/or hand therapy preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based clinical environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and inclusive care.
• The position is not intended for new graduate clinicians.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification is strongly preferred; candidates actively pursuing CHT will also be considered.
• Clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and/or hand therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations focused on upper-extremity and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
• Deliver hands-on therapy interventions aligned with physician referrals and patient goals.
• Fabricate splints and provide adaptive equipment training as appropriate.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs, task modification, and functional strategies.
• Communicate consistently with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Support and guide Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, as applicable.

Benefits

• Industry-leading continuing education program, including paid national certifications and CHT support.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Specialty tracks, including hand therapy and upper-extremity focus.
• Internal mobility and relocation opportunities across the company’s locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level